Fries Elementary vs Natural Bridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fries Elementary
Fries · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
231 students
Natural Bridge Elementary
Natural Bridge Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
| Measure | Fries Elementary Fries, Virginia | Natural Bridge Elementary Natural Bridge Station, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,142 | #548 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8905 of 50,301 | #9736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Fries | Natural Bridge Station |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fries Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 72.3).
- •Natural Bridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Fries Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Fries Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.0).
- •Fries Elementary is the larger school with 231 students compared with 230.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fries Elementary better than Natural Bridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fries Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 72.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fries Elementary and Natural Bridge Elementary?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Fries and Natural Bridge Station in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fries Elementary: 231. Natural Bridge Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fries Elementary and Natural Bridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fries Elementary is 504th of 1,142 and Natural Bridge Elementary is 548th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).